An overview of the Genetic Counseling curriculum for the duration of five terms is provided below.
Year 1 - Fall 1
| Course Title and Number | Credits |
|---|
| Human and Medical Genetics I (MGC001) | 2.5 |
| Practical Applications of Genetic Counseling I (MGC003) | 3 |
| Human Development and Prenatal Genetics (MGC005) | 2 |
| Ethical Issues in Genetic Counseling and Human Subjects Research (MGC006) | 2 |
| Fundamental Concepts of Genetic Counseling I (MGC007) | 1.5 |
| Early Patient Contact/Observership (CRGC001) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Year 1 - Spring 1
| Course Title and Number | Credits |
|---|
| Human and Medical Genetics II (MGC002) | 3 |
| Practical Applications of Genetic Counseling II (MGC004) | 2.5 |
| Fundamental Concepts of Genetic Counseling II (MGC008) | 1.5 |
| Molecular Methods, Bioinformatics and Variant Analysis for Clinicians, (MGC009) | 1 |
| Cancer Genetics (MGC010) | 2 |
| Early Patient Contact (CRGC002) | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
Summer
| Course Title and Number | Credits |
|---|
| Summer Fieldwork Placement (CRGC003) | 8.5 |
| Genetic Counselling: Independent Studies/MSc Thesis Project (INDGC01) | 1.5 |
| Total | 10 |
Year 2 - Fall 2
| Course Title and Number | Credits |
|---|
| Precision Medicine in the Era of Genomics (MGC012) | 2 |
| Fieldwork Placements (CRGC004) | 11 |
| Genetic Counselling: Independent Studies/MSc Thesis Project (INDGC02) | 2.5 |
| Total | 15.5 |
Year 2 - Spring 2
| Course Title and Number | Credits |
|---|
| Advanced Professional Skills for Genetic Counselors (MGC011) | 1 |
| Clinical Rotations (CRGC004) | 11 |
| Genetic Counselling: Independent Studies/MSc Thesis Project (INDGC03) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Total Credits for Program: 70.5
